Laborer

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Summary/Objective

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The laborer performs a wide array of tasks involving physical labor at commercial building sites, highway and heavy construction projects. The employee may operate a variety of hand and power tools, surveying and measuring equipment, small equipment, and other heavy machines. They may clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris, remove waste materials, and assist with form carpentry. They may also assist other craft workers and take instruction from other divisions at Ace/Avant.

Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed, and brings problems to the attention of the foreman, safety director, or HR manager.

Performs other related duties as required.

Work Environment

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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Physical Demands

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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The position lifts heavy objects, must be able to lift 50lbs. The employee walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multilimb coordination. The position requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs. The employee must have excellent stamina.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

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This is a full-time position. This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel

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Travel is not primarily local; out-of-area and overnight travel will be expected.

Other Duties

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.